As part of a MRC-led Clinical Research Infrastructure Initiative call in 2014, the University of Birmingham has been awarded £7.3M to enhance clinical research infrastructure and to integrate innovative technologies for genotyping and phenotyping in stratified medicine. Of the award, £5M will be applied to construct the MRC Regional Phenome Centre (RPC) which will apply liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), NMR spectroscopy and computational biology to perform metabolic phenotyping research in stratified medicine, primarily in blood cancers and immunological diseases. The RPC will interact closely with the MRC-NIHR National Phenome Centre in London to enhance UK capacity and capabilities in metabolic phenotyping. The School of Biosciences will house the RPC mass spectrometry facility, with eight LC-MS systems and two robotic systems to be applied for high-throughput and large scale studies.
The University of Birmingham experience
The successful applicant will be the Operational Head of Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Bioinformatics for the RPC. As such they must be highly motivated to initiate and develop a strong independent research programme which fulfils the objectives of the RPC, including the day-to-day management of RPC operations including extensive instrumentation, multiple staff and projects.
The University of Birmingham is a family-friendly employer. The School of Biosciences welcomes flexible and part-time working to suit family or other commitments. The University has on-campus childcare facilities.
Salary
Starting salary is normally in the range £38,511 to £45,954 . With potential progression once in post to £51,702 a year.
Additional Information
The School of Biosciences holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of the School's commitment in supporting and advancing the principles of the Athena Swan charter.
Develop and execute high quality research programmes focused on the application of metabolic phenotyping in stratified medicine through professional collaborations internally and externally to the university
Act as Operational Head of Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Bioinformatics for the MRC Regional Phenome Centre and provide day-to-day operational management of the MRC Regional Phenome Centre
Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the school in the fields of metabolism, metabolomics and computational biology.
Person Specification
First degree in area of specialism and a PhD relevant to research area (bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, biomedical metabolomics, computational metabolomics, stratified medicine)
Extensive experience and demonstrated success of operating and managing a large bioanalytical research facility including mass spectrometry platforms and/or extensive research experience and scholarship within the research area (bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, biomedical metabolomics, computational metabolomics, stratified medicine).
Experience and achievement reflected in a strong national reputation and growing international reputation
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in grant applications both as principal investigator and co-investigator
Closing Date
9 Dec 2014
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The successful applicant will be the Operational Head of Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Bioinformatics for the RPC. As such they must be highly motivated to initiate and develop a strong independent research programme which fulfils the objectives of the RPC, including the day-to-day management of RPC operations including extensive instrumentation, multiple staff and projects.
